Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXBuilding AI agents is the current trend, but are you doing it correctly? Sam Bhagwat, founder of Mastra, joins Tool Use to breakdown the principles of building reliable AI agents. We discuss why you should use a TypeScript agent framework like Mastra, how to engineer production-grade prompts, and the best patterns for tool calling. Sam explains advanced concepts like observational memory, dynamic agents, and the "lethal trifecta" of security risks. Whether you are building coding agents or enterprise workflows, this episode covers the essential primitives for success.Mastra: https://mastra.ai/ Get the Book: https://mastra.ai/bookConnect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech https://x.com/calcsam00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:19 - When to use an AI Agent Framework 00:06:05 - Principles for designing Agent Tools 00:11:01 - Human-in-the-loop Architectures 00:17:19 - Working Memory vs Long-term Memory 00:32:03 - The "Lethal Trifecta" of Security RisksSubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and AI Agents.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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Coding Agents in Obsidian (ft Artem Zhutov)
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXTurn your Obsidian vault into a fully automated operating system using Claude Code and AI agents. In this episode of Tool Use, physicist and AI explorer Artem Zhutov reveals how to leverage coding agents for non-coding workflows to optimize your productivity.Discover how to build a dynamic "second brain" that acts as a personal coach, automates daily planning, and streamlines job searchesāall while keeping your data local. Artem breaks down his unique setup where Claude Code interacts directly with his Obsidian files, running Python scripts and custom slash commands to create reliable, affordable, and powerful automations. From "just-in-time" context loading to instant voice note transcription with WhisperFlow, this conversation covers the cutting edge of personal knowledge management (PKM) and local AI assistance.Artem:Website: https://artemxtech.github.io/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtemXTech Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcasthttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/ArtemXTech00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:25 - How to Identify & Plan AI Workflows 00:11:36 - Building a "Second Brain" Morning Routine 00:17:48 - Automating Job Searches with Claude Code 00:22:03 - Managing Context with Claude.md Helper Files 00:31:55 - Making AI Agents Reliable with Deterministic Scripts 00:43:27 - How to Start Building Coding Agent WorkflowsSubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and automation.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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How To Build A Successful AI Product (ft Swyx)
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXAI Agents, RAG hype, and the "Impossible Triangle" of LLM Infrastructure take center stage in this deep dive with Swyx (Shawn Wang). As the co-founder of AI Engineer and a team member at Cognition, Swyx breaks down why vertical agents are the golden opportunity for developers right now. We explore the decline of standalone vector databases, the rise of MCP vs. Computer Use, and why your prompts shouldn't live in your codebase. Whether you are building AI tools or trying to scale them, this conversation covers the essential shift from "vibe coding" to serious engineering using AI Gateways and proper evaluations.Swyx's Website: https://www.swyx.io/ Read the Impossible Triangle of LLM Infra: https://www.swyx.io/impossible-triangle Latent Space: https://www.latent.space/Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech https://x.com/swyx00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:03 - Why Agentic Browsers Haven't Stuck Yet 00:05:33 - Voice vs Slack: The God Interface 00:11:24 - Why MCP Won & The Reality of Integrations 00:18:27 - The Vector Database Hype Cycle 00:20:37 - Why You Should Build Vertical AI Agents 00:30:03 - Stop Putting Prompts in Your CodebaseSubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and agentic workflows.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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Practical AI Safety (ft Kyle Clark)
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXExplore AI risk mitigation, prompt injection dangers, and AI safety in this deep dive with AI engineering consultant Kyle Clark. We discuss the critical role of human-in-the-loop systems, safe AI implementation strategies for businesses, and the hidden dangers of AI web browsers and context rot. Kyle shares expert insights on leveraging AI tools like Claude Code, managing subagents, the pitfalls of MCP servers, and the build vs. buy debate for AI models. Learn how to use AI safely in your personal life and what companies must do to prepare for an AI transformation, including data governance and permissions management.Keep up with Kyle Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-clark-tech/Simon Willison's "The Lethal Trifecta" https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jun/16/the-lethal-trifecta/Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech00:00:00 - Intro00:00:49 - The New Plane of AI Risk & Prompt Injection00:10:30 - How Businesses Can Implement AI Safely00:13:21 - Human in the Loop & Claude Code00:17:18 - Using Subagents as a Mitigation00:31:03 - The Build vs. Buy Debate for AI Models00:36:06 - What is Context Rot (And Why It Matters)Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and AI safety.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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"n8n is powerful enough to replace an entire department" - Richardson Dackam (Ep 64)
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXMaster n8n workflow automation in this complete guide. If you're tired of manual tasks, n8n (an open-source Zapier alternative) might be the solution. Richardson Dackam, founder and AI builder, joins Mike to explore how developers can save time using n8n. We dive into powerful use cases like email management, social media automation, and prototyping. Learn how to integrate AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), run custom code scripts, use webhooks, connect to databases, and implement human-in-the-loop validation. Richardson also shares common pitfalls, observability strategies, and the difference between self-hosting and the cloud.Learn more from Richardson: https://richdackam.comhttps://www.nshipyard.comConnect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcasthttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/RichardsonDx00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:32 - What is n8n? (Open-Source Automation) 00:02:23 - Common n8n Use Cases (Email, Social Media) 00:03:36 - Automating Email: AI Tone & Human in the Loop 00:07:02 - Observability, Logging, and Error Handling 00:22:00 - Using Custom Code & JavaScript Nodes 00:29:50 - n8n Cloud vs. Self-Hosting (Features & Security) 00:37:01 - How to Get Started with n8n (Beginner's Roadmap)Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and automation.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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